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Kristen Wong

Photo of Lionel Messi’s Gnarly Ankle Injury in Argentina’s Copa Win Left Fans Stunned

Of all the memorable images from Sunday’s Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, a photo of Lionel Messi’s ankle may stick with soccer fans for a rather unsettling reason.

In the second half of Argentina’s 1-0 win, Messi suffered a non-contact ankle injury while chasing a Colombia player. Messi was subbed off shortly after in the 64th minute and brought to tears as he watched the rest of what was likely his last Copa America game from the bench.

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